Year 2 Maths and Design Technology Learning Together Session

02 May Year 2 Maths and Design Technology Learning Together Session

The children in Year 2 have created dinosaur skeletons using sticks they collected from the outside area. First they used a projector to display an image of a dinosaur skeleton on the wall, then they carefully traced over it.

Family members came into school to find out about the maths learning that happens in Year 2. Then the children and grown-ups measured a bone in cm from the drawings that had been created. They marked that measurement on a stick. With support from adults, the children used the new skill of sawing to make their stick the correct length to match the bone.

Finally it was placed on the dinosaur. The outcome is amazing!

One parent commented: ‘The session was very useful to go over expectations for Maths and DT for Year 2. We both really enjoyed the activity together – lots of learning in a fun and creative way using natural materials.’

Measuring in this way helps the children to understand how to use and apply measuring. Rather than measuring a line on a piece of paper they are having conversations about how best to measure a twig that may not be completely straight. The artwork is great to look at and is a subliminal reminder in the learning environment of  how to measure accurately and why it is a useful skill. Working in this way leads to deeper learning that stays with the child – and it’s fun for everyone involved!